Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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